How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
FIS managed funds video
Watch this video to learn about managed funds.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you can get. These are the maximum rates.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.